As the poet so justly has said, (who so wise?)
'In the best-ordered families rows will arise.'
So I'll wait a few moments, just out of humanity,
Till you've thought o'er again what may prove quite insanity.
Now, young bridegroom, just think—are you feeling quite sure
That for life you the ways of this dame can endure;
And with joy hear her chatter from morning till night
(About nothing at all, mind,)—with unfeigned delight?
For Plato remarks, 'That he ne'er in his life
Heard an orator speak half so much as his wife.